According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, a multi-county chase in North Carolina on Thursday resulted in the death of a man. WGHP reported the incident.
At approximately 2:07 p.m., the authorities attempted to pull over a car on Iredell County’s northbound Interstate-77. The vehicle was driving recklessly and posed a potential hazard on the road.
As emergency lights and sirens blared, the vehicle failed to pull over and a pursuit ensued. It was later discovered by the Troopers that the vehicle had been stolen.
As the pursuit continued on I-77 North, it eventually reached Surry County where the vehicle ultimately crashed near mile-marker 85.
The driver was instructed by the troopers to exit the vehicle.
Upon receiving no response, the troopers proceeded to approach the car and discovered that the driver, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle, had succumbed to an apparent gunshot wound.
A 20-year-old man from Charlotte was identified as the driver.
The authorities are currently conducting an ongoing investigation.
